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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.43, 1,790.50 and 707.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.43, 1,790.50 and 707.99 is: 977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.43 : 1,790.50 = 707.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.43/1,790.50 = 707.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.43x = 1,790.50 × 707.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.43x = 1,267,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,656.10/1,297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.06

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